Associate Director, Construction Program Manager - Remote UK or Ireland

Date Posted:

2024-08-07

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Fore 1, Fore Business Park, Huskisson Way, Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 4SS

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is responsibility for project delivery services across RTX businesses to achieve BU construction project goals and requirements and that achieve RTX’s strategic business objectives. Key project delivery focus areas include program development and project oversight, reporting, project manager & consultant engagements, successful delivery of project in accordance with agreed project governance controls. This role will also collaborate with the various ERS team to build an integrated service platform delivering an end-to-end real estate solution to the businesses. This may include but not limited to, footprint and budget development to support the development of real estate and metro strategies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• In this role you will Interact regularly with BU client(s), Internal Stakeholders and Leadership Teams to ensure that project/program goals and objectives are established and achieved.
• Develops and implements action plans to correct variances.
• You’ll anticipate and respond to the client's needs and concerns, manage and lead project management resources in the market and ensure a thorough understanding and implementation of operations, policies, and procedures.
• You’ll formally engage and supervise internal and external variable project management resources.
  
  

The role is also responsible to:

• Direct all phases of project management including procurement/contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closeout phases of the project. Key focus areas include scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk management.
• Develop project program including project schedule, budget, and charter to support project approval.
• Develop new project engagements with BU from project concept through project completion utilizing a Variable Project Management (VPM) model with a three-phase approach; 1. Project Initiation, 2. Planning/Funding and 3. Project Execution.
• Exhibit a complete understanding of company's corporate governance policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring corporate governance policies and procedures are adhered to within work group.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant contract procurement, contract negotiation, contract execution, contract administration, and closeout. Contracts include RTX’s agreements, client/vendor agreements, company/vendor and supplier agreements. Monitors adherence to policies and procedures regarding internal governance and controls.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete reports to the BU client and Facilities Project Delivery group.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and provide supervision to vendors and consultants to carry out the project
• Collaborate with the real estate transaction team and provide project delivery expertise and knowledge to support the development of real estate strategies as required.
• Build and keep up-to-date the project parameters database for projects in the EMEA region.
  
  

Required Skills

• This position requires strong experience managing multiple large-scale facilities or real estate development and construction programs/projects directing all phases of project management including procurement/contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closeout phases of the project
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues and make effective and persuasive presentations to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of project financial terms and principles with the ability to analyze complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks for client and company
• Requires excellent analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions.
• Requires space planning skills to support the BU in determining the footprint required for new and/or modification of existing property to meet operational needs,.
• Strong technical aptitude and experience with MS Office suite especially MS 360, MS Project, and Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Enterprise level software systems such as PeopleSoft, and Work-Day
• Ability to respond effectively to the sensitive issues.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• This role typically requires a Bachelors’ degree (BA/BS/Bang/BArch) required from College or University and relevant years of related progressive experience and/or training or an advanced degree and relevant of experience
  
  

Desired Education/Certification/Licenses

• LEED AP
• PMP (US and/or Canada)
• CCM
  
  

TRAVEL: this role requires 30-40% travel across EMEA

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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